Updated: Mother Arrested After Toddler and Dog Left in Car During Attempted Theft in Highland Park
A young child and a dog were found alone inside a vehicle Sunday morning after an attempted car theft in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, authorities said. The case took a major turn this week with the arrest of the child’s mother on suspicion of child endangerment and related felony charges. Shortly before…
Pastor Jamal Bryant Responds After Backlash Over His Wife’s Dress
Pastor Jamal Bryant addressed a growing online controversy about his wife’s attire during a New Year’s Eve church service, telling critics to “mind your business” and urging the public to focus on more pressing issues. The dispute began after photos and videos circulated on social media showing Dr. Karri Turner in a gown with a…
Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist, Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Hollywood actor and musician Will Smith is facing a new legal challenge after a professional violinist who performed on his 2025 global tour filed a civil lawsuit late last month, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The lawsuit was filed on Dec. 30, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County by Brian King…
Greenville Mother Dies by Suicide at Site Where Her Son Was Fatally Shot
The Greenville community is mourning after Susan Harrison, a local resident and mother, died by apparent suicide, according to reports emerging December 30, 2025. Authorities are investigating her death, which occurred near the same Planet Fitness parking lot off Thomas Langston Road where her son, Jayden Harrison, was fatally shot more than two years ago. Susan’s son Jayden, 22 years old,…
Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Star, Dies at 71
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of acclaimed actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., a veteran performer best known for his unforgettable roles in The Wire, Veep, and numerous Spike Lee films. Whitlock Jr. died Tuesday in New York at the age of 71, reportedly passing peacefully following a short illness. His manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed…
Los Angeles Police Seek Public’s Help After Young Boy and Dog Found in Vehicle Following Attempted Car Theft
Los Angeles police are turning to the public for assistance in identifying a young boy found inside a vehicle, along with a dog, after an attempted car theft in the Highland Park neighborhood this past Sunday morning. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Northeast Division were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. on Dec. 28 to the 300…
NFL Star Stefon Diggs Accused of Slapping, Choking Former Personal Chef After Salary Dispute; He Denies Allegations
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an alleged incident on Dec. 2, 2025, according to court documents and local police reports. The alleged victim, identified as Diggs’ former personal chef, accuses him of slapping and choking her following a disagreement over pay, authorities and news outlets report. According…
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Ellie Goulding Named in King Charles’ 2026 New Year Honours
Three of Britain’s most influential cultural figures — Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Ellie Goulding — are set to be recognized in King Charles III’s 2026 New Year Honours List, marking a major moment for the U.K.’s arts and entertainment community. Actor and producer Idris Elba will receive a knighthood in recognition of his decades-long impact on film, television, music,…
Gospel Music Icon Richard Smallwood Passes Away at 77
Renowned gospel singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Richard Smallwood, a towering figure in contemporary gospel music, has died at the age of 77. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Smallwood’s death was attributed to complications from kidney failure, according to his publicist. For more than five decades, Smallwood’s work helped define modern gospel. Known…
Diddy’s Sons Justin and Christian Combs Team Up With Zeus Network for Tell-All Documentary
Justin Combs and Christian “King” Combs, two of the sons of music mogul and hip-hop executive Sean “Diddy” Combs, are preparing to share their own perspective on recent legal and media controversies involving their father in a new documentary series set to premiere on the Zeus Network in 2026. The yet-to-be-titled docuseries, announced this week…
